Attorney disbarred for lying to probate judge

The following behavior by a Texas attorney resulted in his disbarment.  Here are the details from Disciplinary Actions, 72 Tex. B.J. 884 (2009):

The 162nd Judicial District Court found that during a probate court hearing, [attorney] knowingly made a false statement of material fact to a tribunal concerning the residence of his client and, once it became clear the judge misunderstood [attorney’s] statement, [he] did not correct the false statement. [He] subsequently filed a document with the probate court containing a false statement of what he told the judge at the hearing. [Attorney] knew or should have known that he might be a witness necessary to establish essential facts on behalf of his client relating to a will contest. Despite this knowledge, [he] failed to withdraw from representing the client. [Attorney] engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. [His] appeal deadline was June 8.

[He] violated Rules 3.03(a) and (b), 3.08(a), and 8.04(a)(1) and (a)(3). He was ordered to pay $10,732.70 in attorney’s fees and costs.

[Attorney] has filed an appeal.